Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Aramark United States; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and following strict food safety guidelines. You may supervise staff, delegate duties, and ensure sanitation in the kitchen according to client needs.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and consistent quality across locations. Applicants should have prior cooking experience, strong knife and equipment handling skills, and a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a related role preferred.
• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision required.
• Proven knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations.
• Food safety certification required.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work activities to staff and supervises the completion of tasks.
• Trains and guides staff on job duties and sanitation procedures.
• Cooks and prepares food following production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping items.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes and portions food per guidelines.
• Maintains clean and sanitized work areas and equipment.
• Maintains excellent customer service with a positive attitude.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic math skills

Independent work

Food preparation knowledge

Food safety awareness

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Lead Cook responsible for cooking and preparing food using standard recipes and following strict food safety guidelines. You may supervise staff, delegate duties, and ensure sanitation in the kitchen according to client needs.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and consistent quality across locations. Applicants should have prior cooking experience, strong knife and equipment handling skills, and a commitment to customer service.